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New England Spirit
Nancy and Rick Chace took a few years to get to know the Victorian era they bought in the historic district of Bristol, Rhode Island 'just a stone's throw from the harbour'.

Rescued from an 1890s tool factory, this multi- drawer piece offers much needed storage. Colorful and versatile furnishings make the living room comfortable. A collection of blue bowls, pitchers and jars. A new mudroom at the back of the house serves as a family entrance. White shaker cabinets and granite countertops keep the kitchen look simple. Colorful accessories make meals feel like a picnic. he master bedroom continues the theme of mixing old and new and the color palette. The renovated bathroom features all modern conveniences. The new staircase post was carved with an Eastlake flower. In the kitchen, an alcove offers just enough space for casual family meals. Glass floats and a starfish honor the coastal location. A blue 1940s vase and silverware are family heirlooms. Chalk paint unifies and refreshes the dining table and 1960s chairs.





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In Perfect Harmony
Singer-songwriter Holly Williams restored 1892 cottage hums a new tune in rural Tennessee.

Fresh garden hydrangeas spill out from an old butter churn A chintz-inspired S wallpaper softens the backsplash’s modern subway tiles. An antique butter churn doubles up as a vase. Contemporary wood bottles serve a sculptural function. The pink door lends a delicate romantic touch to the inside of the front door. An antique tobacco chest serves as a side table and adds a rustic accent to the eclectic furnishings. A curated mix of aged china and pewter dishes. Gold-flecked pink wallpaper dresses up the small bathroom A faceted, glimmering chandelier strikes a romantic vibe. Though the bedroom is tiny, Holly created a desk niche with a table and chairs. Original beadboard walls and ceiling and under the eaves architecture confer a cocoon-like feel to the bedroom. An aged medicine cabinet contributes a vintage touch to the new bathroom. Vintage mirrors add sparkle and brightness in the dining room. The cloud wallpaper on the ceiling bring a touch of faded glamour to the living room.





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Call of the Wild
Built in the footprint of a classic Western lodge, a California hideaway gets style and substance from wood, stone, and metal details.

A 19th century French oil painting hangs over an equally old sideboard. A massive oil jug alludes to the near by olive groves. Leather club chairs are the perfect perch for basking by the fire. Obtained “as is” in the south of France, tapestry armchairs have a well-worn charm. Every element of the house has an interesting story. Mood lighting comes from early 20th century European sconces. Pomegranates and rosemary have fitting rustic feel. Demijohns and crockery are country classics. Old redwood beams crown the simply yet visually powerful living room. The fireplace mantel was salvaged from a French country house. 19th century paintings add rich color to the eating area. Natural materials create an organic vignette. Deep-hued hydrangeas rucked into crock soften the rugged table.





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Rustic Refresh
A cosy 1910 North Carolina cottage gets lovingly made-over to look as good as old.

Industrial best describe the bathroom style. Space saving shelves made from planks and brackets. A vintage rooster plate imparts character. Wall color links the dining room to the kitchen. Rather than hung on a wall, wreathes are suspended from the ceiling. Prized for its patina, a scale makes handy spot for whimsical displays. Homeowner Charlie Hamlett. Flowering branches and apples make an organic centerpiece. Distresses sliding doors with steel hardware offer an instant farmhouse vibe. An old janitor's sink repurposed as a bathroom fixture. The antique farmhouse sink sparked the design tone for the kitchen. Metal accessories are used for continuity in the bathroom A claw foot tube and an armoire share a vintage vibe.





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Modern Country Chic
When Lauren Palmer decided to move back to the family farm, her parents and siblings pitched in to transform a dated ranch-style house into a modern country farmhouse.

A luxurious velvet upholstered bed is the bedroom’s centerpiece. Vintage 1950s wire mesh armchairs are made cozier with sheepskin. Galvanized barn pendants hang above a farmhouse table Textural items create and organic vignette. A French chaise longue continues the bathroom’s nod to 19th century glamour. A scalloped edging on the built-in cupboard tips the scales toward nostalgic. Opening onto the living room area, the dining room shares a similar palette . The concrete sink tempers the bathroom's romantic nature. Just picked vegetable from the farm. Tree trunk tables can be rearranged to suit all occasions and needs. A vintage cabinet offers stylish storage. Weathered and worn pieces have a familiar feel. Gray cabinetry and stainless steel appliances encapsulate the home’s dual aesthetics.





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Pure Palette
An art lover's retreat in upstate New York pairs modern art with salvage in a pristine setting.

Plumped-up pillows and sumptuous paisley bedding give the bedroom and easy elegance. A horse portrait makes a bold statement along a simple board-and-batten wall. Beneath, a cast-iron pedestal console table anchors the vignette. When a space has a neutral color scheme, even the most ordinary items stand out, such as vibrant veggies nestled in a galvanized tub. Homeowner Terry with her beloved French bulldog, Zoey. His and hers sinks make it easy to share a bathroom. A contemporary chandelier crafted from tiers of hand-strung translucent shells makes an airy counterpoint to the steel tabletop. Machinist stools surround a retro drafting table repurposed for casual dining. Alongside the sofa, a midcentury sculptor’s pedestal table with rotating platform can be adjusted up or down. A weathered coffee table and a vintage rug balances the more modern elements of the living room. A metal pig sculpture adds a whimsical touch. Above the hearth, black and white wall ceramics by potter Tim Clark create dramatic contrast. A butcher-block utility table with casters doubles as a rolling kitchen island and keeps everything within easy reach. Lavender, blues and oranges hues conjure the palette of the South of France. Turkish rugs were bleached, cut up, and sewn together in patchwork fashion.





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French Spirit in California
A faithful restoration brings authentic charm, a little drama and big comfort to a California farmhouse.

Sarah creates collection by grouping pieces similar in style, shape, and color. A rare 18th century statue of the angel Gabriel takes place of pride on the sideboard. Custom-made bookcases stand on each side of the a 19th century limestone fireplace surround. The custom cabinetry was painted with chalk paint, and then burnished with a wax treatment. A clock keeps watch over a European white mud beeskep and a colorful taxidermy Sarah is a master at combining traditional symmetry with a freer rustic style. A hutch holds items that reflect the couple’s affinity for nature and preference for earthy textures. Oversize carved wooden rosary beads spill out of a tarnished loving cup. A metal basket topped with a mirror and filled with wooden bowling balls makes for a fun and functional coffee table. Streamlined and durable wood benches flank a rustic table with a zinc top that can handle spills with ease. Old wood candlesticks impart a sculptural interest to the limestone mantle. Chairs of various styles and finishes flank a 19th century farm table. The antique cabinet holds an assortment of wicker-wrapped jugs, olive oil jars and vintage dishes.





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The Artist's Touch
Splashes of seaside colour rev up a Tennessee home's blank canvas of white walls and neutral furnishings.

Blues and whites imbue a corner of the den with serene comfort. A patinated bucket filled with a soft throw demonstrates how contrasting elements can work in harmony. Vintage bottles do double duty as vases. Details matter to Erin like these duck swizzle sticks from the Peabody Hotels in Memphis, Tennessee peeking out from an aqua jar. Tiny fireflies fleet around a painting by Erin Anderson. Erin snipps lengths of old wire and twist them into letters and words. A peeling vintage frame puts the focus onLittle one of Erin's paintings. Hand-painted with a lacy pattern, rocks showcase Erin's delicate work. A bleached yo-yo quilt fragment softens a sentimental child-size saddle. Altered objects, treasured artwork and natural elements share center stage in Erin and Dan's highly personal home. Weathered teak garden chairs and a bench provide seating for a trestle table in the kitchen area. Vintage enamelware and aqua jars are some of Erin's many collections. An antique hutch provides stylish storage for Erin's collection of vintage textiles. A painting by Erin is one of her many large-scale artworks.





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Pastoral Perfection
A light-filled Tennessee loft bridges past and present with reclaimed materials and farmhouse furnishings.

Texture, not color provides eye-catching interest without overwhelming the bedroom's sense of tranquility. Vintage metal pendants illuminate the kitchen work spaces. Naturally downed wooded trees provided the raw materials for casting a rustic stool. A glass bottle and pewter pitchers hold garden gleanings. Teresa outfitted the living rom with rescued chests, chairs and tables to impart a sense of history. The eclectic furnishings share a natural color palette, setting the tone for the loft calm and inviting mood. High walls demand furnishings that strive for ceilings. Here, an elegant mirror does the trick. Agree and white horse blanket covers a small table. The aqua wood lamp is one of several painted pieces. An antique leather mat turned headboard and a tattered bolster stitched from a German feed sack reminds guest that the loft is part of a working farm. Seasonal homegrown gifts are a colorful and easy welcome at Bloomsbury Farm. A repurposed cabinet with a limestone basin sets the tone on the bathroom. Dark wood floors provide contrast to the white paneled wall throughout the loft. A collection of farmhouse wood breadboards awaits a call to duty on the honed soapstone kitchen counter. A distressed mint-green hutch houses disbaware and table linens.





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Free Range
For a California couple a move from California to a traditional Southern-style brick home with a barn on twelve acres in rural Kernersville inspires a new business venture.

With similar worn brown finishes, a cupboard and a modest table play the part of china cabinet and hutch. A gilded tole chandelier and bed outfitted with black-and- white ticking and toile impart a French- countryside sensibility to the guest bedroom. A circa-1500s trunk with original hardware offers stylish storage. The iron clock is a foyer focal point that echoes a circular theme, which includes the architectural corbel below. The decor throughout the Zurian home is a balanced blend of rugged and pretty. Chipped finishes and coarse textures keep sweeter items such as pastel quilts in check. Tall accents like the column and picking ladder help to keep soaring walls in check without stifling the flow. A baguette board keeps a row of apples in line atop a vintage Swiss Army blanket used as a runner; French enamelware bowls punctuate the warm tones of the room. The vast dining room could easily feel cavernous, but instead it emits an intimate vibe thanks to large-scale pieces and natural objects that interrupt hard lines. Rather than use decorator’s tricks such as dark-colored walls to minimize large rooms, Kathee creates impressions of even more space by keeping walls light.Leaning architectural salvage infuses the master bedroom with weathered allure A lamb garden statue adds a playful touch and pastoral feel. French enamel pitchers, a covered soup tureen, and pots and bowls make for a colorful cluster too pretty to keep behind solid doors. An antique shoe rack stores linens and ironstone within reach. Roxy and Missy, the family rescued pets, enjoy much-deserved creature comforts. In its former life as a sunroom, this space awash with light was closed off from the rest of the house with French doors.Kathee and Charley Zurian removed those doors, and now the wide-open area is used as a living room.





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